2 Chronicles 26:9
2 Chronicles 26:9 in Multiple Translations
Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them.
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
Uzziah made towers in Jerusalem, at the doorway in the angle and at the doorway in the valley and at the turn of the wall, arming them.
Uzziah built defensive towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate and the Valley Gate, and at the corner, and strengthened them.
Moreouer Uzziah buylt towres in Ierusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning, and made them strong.
And Uzziah buildeth towers in Jerusalem, by the gate of the corner, and by the gate of the valley, and by the angle, and strengtheneth them;
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
Moreover, Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall , and fortified them.
And Ozias built towers in Jerusalem over the gate of the corner, and over the gate of the valley, and the rest, in the same side of the wall, and fortified them.
Uzziah’s workers built watchtowers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the place where the wall turns, and they placed weapons in them.
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2 Chronicles 26:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּ֨בֶן
עֻזִּיָּ֤הוּ
מִגְדָּלִים֙
בִּ/יר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
עַל
שַׁ֧עַר
הַ/פִּנָּ֛ה
וְ/עַל
שַׁ֥עַר
הַ/גַּ֖יְא
וְ/עַל
הַ/מִּקְצ֑וֹעַ
וַֽ/יְחַזְּקֵֽ/ם
וַ/יִּ֨בֶן
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עֻזִּיָּ֤הוּ
ʻUzzîyâh
H5818
Uzziah
N-proper
מִגְדָּלִים֙
migdâl
H4026
tower
N-cp
בִּ/יר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שַׁ֧עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
הַ/פִּנָּ֛ה
pinnâh
H6438
corner
Art | N-fs
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
הַ/גַּ֖יְא
gayʼ
H1516
Valley
Art | N-cs
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
הַ/מִּקְצ֑וֹעַ
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
corner
Art | N-ms
וַֽ/יְחַזְּקֵֽ/ם
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 26:9
וַ/יִּ֨בֶן
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
עֻזִּיָּ֤הוּ
ʻUzzîyâh
H5818
"Uzziah"
N-proper
Uzziah means my strength is Jehovah, the name of five Israelites, including a king of Judah who ruled for 52 years.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.4; son of: Zechariah (H2148V); father of: Athaiah (H6265) § Uzziah = "my strength is Jehovah" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Azariah' 2) a Kohathite Levite and ancestor of Samuel 3) a priest of the sons of Harim who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a Judaite, father of Athaiah or Uthai 5) father of Jehonathan, one of David's overseers
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: Uzziah. See also: 2 Kings 15:13; 2 Chronicles 26:19; Isaiah 1:1.
מִגְדָּלִים֙
migdâl
H4026
"tower"
N-cp
Migdal means tower, referring to a tall structure or elevated stage. It can also symbolize a bed of flowers in the Bible.
Definition: 1) tower 1a) tower 1b) elevated stage, pulpit 1c) raised bed
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following. See also: Genesis 11:4; Nehemiah 3:26; Psalms 48:13.
בִּ/יר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שַׁ֧עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הַ/פִּנָּ֛ה
pinnâh
H6438
"corner"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a corner or an angle, like a pinnacle or a chief ruler. It's used in descriptions of buildings, cities, and leaders in the Bible, like in Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) corner 1a) corner (of square objects) 1b) corner (of ruler or chief-fig.) Also means: pen (פֵּן "Corner" H6434)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: bulwark, chief, corner, stay, tower. See also: Exodus 27:2; Psalms 118:22; Proverbs 7:8.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הַ/גַּ֖יְא
gayʼ
H1516
"Valley"
Art | N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a deep, narrow valley or gorge. It is also another name for Topheth, a place of child sacrifice in the Valley of Hinnom. The word describes a steep and dramatic landscape.
Definition: valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge Another name of to.phet (תֹּ֫פֶת "Topheth" H8612)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: valley. See also: Numbers 21:20; Nehemiah 11:30; Psalms 23:4.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/מִּקְצ֑וֹעַ
maqtsôwaʻ
H4740
"corner"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a corner or angle of a structure, like a corner post or buttress, as seen in the construction of the Temple. It is used to describe a specific part of a building. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and design.
Definition: 1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress 1a) corner post, buttress-place, buttress Also means: me.quts.ah (מְקֻצְעָה "corner" H4742)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: corner, turning. See also: Exodus 26:24; Nehemiah 3:24; Ezekiel 46:22.
וַֽ/יְחַזְּקֵֽ/ם
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 26:9
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Context — Uzziah Reigns in Judah
7God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.
8The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.
9Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them.
10Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. 11Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 3:13 | The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 25:23 | There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 14:13 | There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 2:13 | So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 31:38 | “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. |
| 6 | Nehemiah 2:15 | so I went up the valley by night and inspected the wall. Then I headed back and reentered through the Valley Gate. |
| 7 | Nehemiah 3:24 | After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner, |
| 8 | Nehemiah 3:19–20 | And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the Ascent to the Armory, near the angle in the wall. Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 3:32 | And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs. |
| 10 | Zechariah 14:10 | All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. |
2 Chronicles 26:9 Summary
[Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem to make the city stronger and safer, just like how we can build strong foundations in our lives by trusting in God and following His guidance, as in Psalm 37:3-4. He chose important locations, like the Corner Gate and the Valley Gate, to build these towers and protect the city. This shows us that we should be intentional and strategic in our efforts to build strong lives, just as Uzziah was intentional about building strong towers, and always remember to trust in God's sovereignty, as in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Uzziah build towers in Jerusalem?
Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem to fortify the city and protect its inhabitants, as seen in 2 Chronicles 26:9, demonstrating his commitment to the safety and security of his people, much like King Solomon's efforts in 1 Kings 9:15-17.
What is the significance of the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall?
These locations in Jerusalem were likely strategic points that required extra fortification, similar to the strongholds mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:7, to ensure the city's defense and security.
How does Uzziah's building of towers relate to his military successes?
Uzziah's military victories, such as those against the Philistines in 2 Chronicles 26:7, were likely facilitated by his wise strategic decisions, including the building of towers to protect Jerusalem, as a strong and secure capital is essential for a strong and secure kingdom, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:10-11.
What can we learn from Uzziah's actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of planning, preparation, and strategic decision-making, as seen in Uzziah's efforts to fortify Jerusalem, and apply these principles to our own lives, trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to build 'towers' of strength and security, and how can I trust God to guide me in this process?
- How can I, like Uzziah, use my resources and abilities to build up and protect those around me, and what role does faith play in this?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of strategic planning and preparation to my own life and decisions, and how can I seek God's wisdom in this, as in James 1:5?
- What are some potential 'gates' or areas of vulnerability in my life that I need to fortify, and how can I rely on God's power and protection to do so, as in Psalm 121:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 26:9
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate,.... Which was broken down by the king of Israel in his father's time, 2 Chronicles 25:23 and which he not only repaired, but
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 26:9
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:9
2 Chronicles 26:9 Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.Ver. 9. Moreover Uzziah built towers.] He repaired those great breaches made by Joash.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:9
(9) Built towers.—To defend the approaches. At the corner gate.—Over, that is, commanding the gate (2 Chronicles 25:23). Probably the north-west corner of the city wall. The valley gate.—Syriac, “the west gate.” In the western wall, the modern Jaffa gate. These two towers protected the most exposed points of the capital. At the turning of the wall.—Over the angle (ha-miqητa ̒ ?), i.e., on the eastern side of Zion, at a bend in the wall. This tower defended both Zion and Moriah against attacks from the south-east. (Nehemiah 3:19-20; Nehemiah 3:24-25.) And fortified them.—Literally, made them (the gates) strong. Or rather, perhaps, he made the towers strong, i.e., put them in a posture of defence. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 11:11.) The margin is wrong.
Syriac, “girded (or bound) them at their corners with clamps (glξdκ, i.e., κλεῖδες) of iron.”
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 26:9
9. the corner gate] Cp. 2 Chronicles 25:23 (note). the valley gate] Nehemiah 2:13; Nehemiah 3:13. On the west of the city (Bädeker, p. 24). the turning of the wall] Mentioned Nehemiah 3:19; Nehemiah 3:24.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:9
9. Built towers… at the corner gate — Thus repairing and fortifying the city at the places where it had been broken down by Joash. 2 Chronicles 25:23; 2 Kings 14:13, note.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 26:9
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being vigilant against the enemy while remaining committed to God's work. The people in the story were wholeheartedly servi |